Courage Award 5

To achieve this award you must be able to:
 

1. Perform a slide in entry and exit the water using the edge.

2. Jump into deep water and return to the edge.

3. Move from a back float to a front float and to a back float again.

4. Demonstrate breathing to the side in a horizontal position (kickboard optional).

5. Swim 5 metres freestyle with no coordinated breathing.

6. Swim 5 metres backstroke with ears in the water.

7. Move through the water for 30 seconds while holding a flotation aid and kick to safety.

8. Submerge and swim through an obstacle.

9. Answer questions on simple rules for personal water safety at home and the pool.